eyelash

Mascara's landing strip

An eyelash is one of the short hairs that grow along the edge of the eyelid.

Eyelashes help protect the eye from dust and debris.

They figure in expressions of narrow margins: She won by an eyelash.

To bat one's eyelashes is to flutter them flirtatiously or in feigned innocence.

anatomy

follicle

Skin cavity growing strands

  • hairFibrous scalp covering
  • rootUnderground absorbing structure
  • sheddingLosing outer covering

regrowth · keratin · pigment · length · curl · thickness · density · sparse · full · natural

cosmetic

mascara

Lash-darkening cosmetic

lengthening · volumizing · tinting · primer · perming · serum · applicator · wand · spoolie · glue

expressive

flutter

Rapid light movement

  • batFlying mammal or sports club
  • blinkRapid lid movement
  • winkBrief one-eyed closure

fluttering · batting · coy · flirtatious · seductive · alluring · coquettish · demure · doe-eyed · come-hither

delicate

wispy

Thin and insubstantial

delicate · soft · silky · fluttery · light · dainty · fragile · slender · tapered · curved

protective

shield

Handheld defensive armor

  • barrierObstruction preventing passage
  • dustFine settled particles
  • debrisScattered broken fragments

sweat · particles · filter · sensor · reflex · defense · guard · screen · protection · irritant

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eyelashes, eyelash curler

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G